Documents & Reports

Statement by Angel Gurría at the 96th meeting of the Development Committee held on October 14, 2017 (English)

Abstract

This is a statement by Angel Gurría, Secretary-General at the 96th meeting of the Development Committee held on October 14, 2017. He spoke about the ongoing refugee and climate-related disaster crises and how they have highlighted the complex interactions... See More +This is a statement by Angel Gurría, Secretary-General at the 96th meeting of the Development Committee held on October 14, 2017. He spoke about the ongoing refugee and climate-related disaster crises and how they have highlighted the complex interactions between security, peace and sustainable development. He told that the world is witnessing the highest levels of migration and displacement on record. He explained about how the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is working with partner governments, development and humanitarian actors to develop guidelines for donors on addressing the consequences of forced displacement through development planning and assistance. For disaster-affected countries, immediate humanitarian assistance needs must be balanced with longer-term investments that give countries the tools needed to build resilience. He highlighted about the investments in education which is going to be the key in achieving the 2030 Agenda. He pointed out that the Official Development Assistance can mobilize private sector investments to build resilience throughout the development path. In conclusion he said that achieving the SDGs requires innovative policies that build resilience through the right balance of humanitarian and development assistance, long-term investments in education and public-private financing models.
See Less -

Citation

SUBSCRIBE TO EMAIL ALERTS

World Bank. 2017. Statement by Angel Gurría at the 96th meeting of the Development Committee held on October 14, 2017 (English). Washington, D.C. : World Bank Group. http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/870571508259847407/Statement-by-Angel-Gurría-at-the-96th-meeting-of-the-Development-Committee-held-on-October-14-2017